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71-546: The " Fast Response Car " ( FRC ) is the official term for police cars used by the Singapore Police Force . Prior to 2000, they were known in public simply as "police patrol cars". FRCs are used for SPF deployments in urgent situations. Originally restricted to team leader vehicles during the 1990s, all current FRCs carry a large array of equipment to allow officers to conduct normal policing duties and basic investigative work which officers are expected to perform with

142-570: A tablet or a dashboard-mounted laptop installed in the car. Suspect transport enclosures are typically located at the rear of the vehicle, taking up the rear seats or rear compartment. The seats are sometimes modified to be a hard metal or plastic bench. Separating the transport enclosure is often a partition, a barrier between the front and rear compartments typically made of metal with a window made of reinforced glass , clear plastic, or metal mesh or bars. Some police cars do not have partitions; in these instances, another officer may have to sit in

213-683: A SWAT vehicle, tactical vehicle, or rescue vehicle, is an armored vehicle used in a police capacity. They are typically four-wheeled armored vehicles with similar configurations to military light utility vehicles , infantry mobility vehicles , internal security vehicles , MRAPs , or similar armored personnel carriers , that lack mounted and installed weaponry. As their name suggests, they are typically used to transport police tactical units such as SWAT teams, though they may also be used in riot control or to establish police presence at events. A mobile command center, also known as an emergency operations center, mobile command post, or mobile police station,

284-417: A clear road, "wail" (a long up-and-down unbroken tone) is often used, whereas in heavy slow traffic or at intersections, "yelp" (essentially a sped-up wail) may be preferred. Other noises are used in certain countries and jurisdictions, such as "phaser" (a series of brief sped-up beeps) and "hi-lo" (a two-tone up-down sound). Some vehicles may also be fitted with electronic airhorns . A wide range of equipment

355-562: A higher temperature. This is usually accomplished through installing heavy duty suspension , brakes , calibrated speedometer , tires , alternator , transmission , and cooling systems . The car's stock engine may be modified or replaced by a more powerful engine from another vehicle from the manufacturer. The car's electrical system may also be upgraded to accommodate for the additional electronic police equipment. Police vehicles are often fitted with audible and visual warning systems to alert other motorists of their approach or position on

426-513: A highway patrol car, traffic enforcement unit, speed enforcement unit, or road policing unit , is a police car tasked with enforcing traffic laws and conducting traffic stops , typically on major roadways such as highways . They are often relatively high-performance vehicles compared to patrol cars, as they must be capable of catching up to fast-moving vehicles. They may have specific markings or special emergency lights to either improve or hinder visibility. Alternatively, some traffic cars may use

497-497: A late addition to an already created shortlist for reasons that are not entirely clear. Regulation 9 of the Police Regulations 1920 stipulated that "no Chief Constable should be appointed who had no prior police experience unless they possessed some exceptional qualification or experience which specially fits them for the post". Popkess had no direct obvious prior policing experience. His application form referenced his time with

568-476: A marked patrol car, featuring markings that are either similar colors to the vehicle's body paint, or are reflective graphics that are difficult to see unless illuminated by lights or viewed at certain angles. Ghost cars are often used for traffic enforcement, though they may also be used in lieu of unmarked cars in jurisdictions where they are prohibited or have their enforcement capabilities limited, such as being unable to conduct traffic stops. In these instances,

639-451: A passion for boxing during this time. He then joined the King's African Rifles where following his commander being struck down with malaria Lt. Popkess found himself in charge of his unit. Popkess too then contracted malaria, which developed into Blackwater . During this time of recuperation he met his first wife Gilberta Popkiss who was his 1st Cousin. He returned to England and was re-enlisted to

710-422: A police dog on board, typically just the agency's standard markings with the added notice. A decoy car is a police car used to establish a police presence, typically to deter traffic violations or speeding, without a police officer actually being present. They may be older models retired from use, civilian cars modified to resemble police cars, or demonstration vehicles. In some instances, a "decoy car" may not be

781-456: A range of different noises. Different models and manufacturers have distinct siren noises; one siren model, the Rumbler , emits a low frequency sound that can be felt through vibrations, allowing those who would not otherwise hear the siren or see the emergency vehicle to still know it is approaching. Different siren noises may be used depending on traffic conditions and the context. For example, on

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852-607: A remote-controlled searchlight on the roof, sensors under the side view mirrors, and cameras all around the vehicle. They are expected to replace all active FRCs by 2024. These vehicles were retrofitted as a project by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in cooperation with the SPF, known as the " Next-Generation Fast Response Car". Originally unveiled in 2002 at the Singapore Police Force's annual workplan seminar,

923-440: A riot suppression vehicle or simply a riot vehicle, is an armored or reinforced police vehicle used for riot control . A wide array of vehicles, from armored SUVs and vans to dedicated trucks and armored personnel carriers, are used by law enforcement to suppress or intimidate riots , protests , and public order crimes ; hold and reinforce a police barricade to keep the scene contained; or simply transport officers and equipment at

994-499: A secluded location and instead can wait until they reach somewhere safer. In the UK, officers must be wearing uniforms in order to make traffic stops. Motorists can also ask for the officer's badge and identification or call an emergency number or a police non-emergency number to confirm if the police unit is genuine. A ghost car, also known as a stealth car or semi-marked car, is a police car that combines elements of both an unmarked car and

1065-495: A valuable tool in catching criminals in the commission of a crime or by surprise. The resemblance an unmarked police car has to a civilian vehicle varies based on their application: they may use the same models as marked patrol cars, and may be virtually identical to them aside from the lack of roof-mounted emergency lights, with pushbars and spotlights clearly visible; alternatively, they may use common civilian vehicle models that blend in with traffic, with emergency lights embedded in

1136-569: A variety of equipment for dealing with emergency situations. The first police car was an electric wagon used by the Akron Police Department in Akron, Ohio , in 1899. The first operator of the police patrol wagon was Officer Louis Mueller, Sr. It could reach 16 mph (26 km/h) and travel 30 mi (48 km) before its battery needed to be recharged. The car was built by city mechanical engineer Frank Loomis. The US$ 2,400 vehicle

1207-547: A vehicle at all, but rather a life-sized cutout or sign depicting a police car. Use of decoy cars is intended to ensure crime deterrence without having to commit manpower, allowing the officer that would otherwise be there to be freed up for other assignments. In the United Kingdom, decoy liveried police cars and vans may be parked on filling station forecourts to deter motorists dispensing fuel then making off without payment , also known as "bilking". The use of decoy cars

1278-519: A week later on 15 May posted as assistant provost marshal, Aldershot Command where he was responsible for organising traffic control for the large Aldershot Tattoos . He was appointed chief constable of Nottingham City Police at a meeting of the Nottingham Watch Committee on 28 November 1929, taking the post up in January 1930 at aged 37. His appointment was not without controversy. He was

1349-569: Is a police car used for surveillance purposes. Usually SUVs, vans, or trucks, surveillance cars can be marked, unmarked, undercover, or disguised, and may be crewed or remotely monitored. They are used to gather evidence of criminal offenses or provide better vantage points at events or high-traffic areas. The surveillance method used varies, and may include CCTV , hidden cameras , wiretapping devices, or even aerial platforms . Some surveillance cars may also be used as bait cars , deployed to catch car thieves. A police armored vehicle, also known as

1420-415: Is a police car used for display and community policing purposes, but not for patrol duties. These are often performance cars, modified cars, classic police cars, or vehicles seized from convicted criminals and converted to police cars that are used to represent the agency in parades, promote a specific program (such as the D.A.R.E. program), or help build connections between law enforcement and those that

1491-424: Is a truck used to provide a central command center at the scene of an incident, or to establish a visible police presence or temporary police station at an event. A bomb disposal vehicle is a vehicle used by bomb disposal squads to transport equipment and bomb disposal robots , or to store bombs for later disposal. They are often vans or trucks, typically with at least one bomb containment chamber installed in

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1562-413: Is carried in police cars, used to make police work easier or safer. The installation of this equipment in a police car partially transforms it into a desk. Police officers use their car to fill out different forms, print documents, type on a computer or a console, and examine different screens, all while driving. Ergonomics in layout and installation of these items in the police car plays an important role in

1633-802: Is common to the point that armed police vehicles are necessary; for example, the Iraqi Police received technicals during the Iraq War , and the National Police of Ukraine used armed vehicles during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine , including the STREIT Group Spartan and a modified BMW 6 Series with a mounted machine gun. These should not be confused with police vehicles that have turrets but do not have guns, which are often just police armored vehicles or, if less-lethal munitions are used, riot control vehicles. A riot control vehicle, also known as

1704-621: Is entirely up to the agency, though in 2005, the Virginia General Assembly considered a bill that would make decoy cars a legal requirement for police. The bill stated in part: "Whenever any law-enforcement vehicle is permanently taken out of service   ... such vehicle shall be placed at a conspicuous location within a highway median in order to deter violations of motor vehicle laws at that location. Such vehicles shall   ... be rotated from one location to another as needed to maintain their deterrent effect." A surveillance car

1775-603: Is not listed on the team sheet. Popkess' appointment was opposed by the Police Federation , Police Superintendents Association and the Nottingham City Council . Popkess got wind of this objection and went directly on an unannounced visit to the Home Secretary John Clynes to plead his case. His appointment was confirmed. There is a school of thought that his appointment may have been based around

1846-521: Is often used to describe unmarked cars. However, this usage is erroneous: unmarked cars are police cars that lack markings but have police equipment, emergency lights, and sirens, while undercover cars lack these entirely and are essentially civilian vehicles used by law enforcement in undercover operations to avoid detection. The close resemblance of unmarked cars to civilian cars has created concerns of police impersonation . Some police officers advise motorists that they do not have to pull over in

1917-434: Is the responsibility of police within that jurisdiction. Some utility vehicles can be used for transporting teams of officers and occasionally have facilities to securely detain and transport a small number of suspects, provided there is enough seating space. A police dog vehicle, also known as a K-9 vehicle or a police dog unit, is a police car modified to transport police dogs . The models used for these vehicles range from

1988-589: The British Police Service from its Victorian-era foot patrol-based beat model to the twentieth-century mobile response model. Amongst his innovations during his time as chief constable were: Nottingham was the first city in Britain to develop an ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) network, and was a model that other cities were to adopt. It was developed because of the foresight of the Chief Constable. The city

2059-631: The Enhanced Patrol Vehicle Project was presented to highlight the need for police off-road capability. The Volvo V70 AWD XC , Mitsubishi Space Wagon and Mitsubishi Chariot underwent evaluation in various Neighbourhood Police Centres . They also provide bigger storage for additional equipment like undercarriage mirrors. All NPCs were to have at least three of such vehicles eventually, but as of 2006, only 6 have been purchased in total (3 Volvo V70 XCs, 3 Mitsubishi Space Wagons/Chariots). The project underwent several evaluations and in 2004

2130-710: The Swastika flag adjacent to the Union Flag in honour of their guests. This is possibly the only time the Nazi flag was flown alongside the Union Flag on the UK mainland. Nottingham was also subject to riots in 1958 which were alleged to have started as a result of a black man being seen on a date with a white woman. Popkess was almost alone in denying that the incident was racially motivated, with his reasoning being that "The coloured people [sic] behaved in an exemplary way by keeping out of

2201-636: The emergency lights on the vehicle. These lights are used while responding to attract the attention of other road users and coerce them into yielding for the police car to pass. The colors used by police car lights depend on the jurisdiction, though they are commonly blue and red. Several types of flashing lights are used, such as rotating beacons , halogen lamps , or LED strobes . Some agencies use arrow sticks to direct traffic, or message display boards to provide short messages or instructions to motorists. The headlights and tail lights of some vehicles can be made to flash , or small strobe lights can be fitted in

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2272-512: The livery markings on the vehicle. Police vehicle markings usually make use of bright colors or strong contrast with the base color of the vehicle. Some police cars have retroreflective markings that reflect light for better visibility at night, though others may only have painted on or non-reflective markings. Examples of markings and designs used in police liveries include black and white , Battenburg markings , Sillitoe tartan , and "jam sandwich" markings . Police vehicle markings include, at

2343-735: The 1940s, major American automakers, namely the Big Three , began to manufacture specialized police cars. Over time, these became their own dedicated police fleet offerings, such as the Ford Police Interceptor and Chevrolet 9C1 . In the United Kingdom , Captain Athelstan Popkess , Chief Constable of the Nottingham City Police from 1930 to 1959, transformed British police from their Victorian era foot patrol beat model to

2414-639: The City Centre. He also had a devout passion for boxing and all forms of sport. Popkess's time as chief constable of Nottingham City Police was not without controversies, above his initial appointment. In 1935 and 1936 Popkess hosted a boxing team from Stuttgart Police in Nottingham, and also took the Nottingham City Police boxing team on a reciprocal trip there. During his time in Stuttgart in 1936 he

2485-532: The North Staffs. Following the war he was posted as a Black and Tan as an intelligence officer and liaison with Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC), where on one occasion he set up an ambush intending to capture or kill IRA figure Eamon de Valera . Two years later, between 1922 and 1924, he was posted to the Palestine Gendarmerie as assistant provost marshal. On 8 March 1928 he was promoted captain and

2556-529: The RIC and the Palestine Gendarmerie as that relevant experience. Popkess on his application form made several claims that appear to be untrue. He claimed to hold the more senior role of provost marshal at Aldershot, not his correct role of assistant provost marshal. He also claims to have played Rugby for a national team against England in 1913. South Africa's Rugby team did tour England that year but Popkess

2627-571: The War Department and was ordered to escort a reinforcements convoy to East Africa. Following his arrival he was stationed as provost marshal at Kisumu , Lake Victoria. Finding himself bored again, he had a chance meeting with a colonel of the Legion of Frontiersmen and sought a commission with that regiment, which he got. He remained with that unit for some three years until the unit ceased to be combat effective due to losses sustained. He also developed

2698-1348: The car instead; for example, Norwegian Police Service officers are issued handguns, but they keep them in a locked compartment in their car that requires high-ranking authorization to access. Less-lethal weaponry and riot gear may also be stored in the trunk. Rescue equipment such as first aid kits , dressing , fire extinguishers , defibrillators , and naloxone kits are often kept in police cars to provide first aid and rescue when necessary. Tools such as barricade tape , traffic cones , traffic barricades , and road flares are often kept in police cars to secure scenes for further investigation. Recording equipment such as dashcams and interior cameras are installed in some police cars to make audio and video recordings of incidents, police interactions, and evidence. Detector devices such as radar speed guns , automatic number-plate recognition , and LoJack are used in some police cars, typically in traffic enforcement, to detect speeding violations, read multiple plates for flags (such as warrants or lack of insurance) without having to manually check, and track stolen cars, respectively. Athelstan Popkess Captain Athelstan Horn Popkess CBE OStJ QPM (23 November 1893 – 29 April 1967)

2769-434: The comfort and safety of the police officers at work and preventing injuries such as back pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Police radio systems are generally standard equipment in police cars, used to communicate between the officers assigned to the car and the dispatcher . Mobile data terminals are also common as alternative ways to communicate with the dispatcher or receive important information, and are typically

2840-677: The false suspicion that he had leaked information. Born in Kynsnam, near to Bedford, in Cape Colony (now the Eastern Cape of South Africa ). Popkess attended Officer Training School in his youth and on the outbreak of the First World War he enlisted in the Rhodesia Regiment as a lieutenant. He was initially deployed to help quell a Boer uprising but saw no combat. His first taste of battle

2911-434: The final years of his tenure. In 1959 a prospective Liberal candidate for local elections made a complaint to the Nottingham City Police of corruption by some of the incumbent Labour council's leading figures following the receiving of gifts and an all-expenses paid trip to Soviet East Berlin at the invitation of a company bidding to build a planetarium in Nottingham. The police were duty-bound to investigate but several of

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2982-542: The grille or capable of being hidden and revealed, such as Japanese unmarked cars having retractable beacons built into the car's roof. Unmarked cars typically use regular civilian license plates, occasionally even in jurisdictions where emergency vehicles and government vehicles use unique license plates, though some agencies or jurisdictions may be able to use the unique plates anyway; for example, American federal law enforcement agencies may use either government plates or regular license plates. The term "undercover car"

3053-490: The implementation of the Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) system. A typical FRC may therefore stock equipment for the force-opening of locked doors, conducting roadblocks, fingerprint collection, and the provision of first aid. Chemical agent protection equipment and bulletproof vests are also carried for the officer's protection. In 2020, the SPF unveiled a type of FRC, which consist of Hyundai Tucson SUVs, with

3124-672: The markings on ghost cars may be sufficient to legally count as marked police cars, despite the markings being difficult to see. A utility vehicle is a police car used for utility or support purposes as opposed to regular police duties. Utility vehicles are usually all-wheel drive vehicles with cargo space such as SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, utes, or off-road vehicles. They are often used to transport or tow assets such as trailers, equipment, or other vehicles such as police boats ; they are alternatively used for or are capable of off-roading , especially in fleets where most other vehicles cannot do so. They can also be used for animal control , if that

3195-475: The modern car-based reactive response model, through his development of the "Mechanized Division", which used two-way radio communication between police command and police cars. Under Popkess, the Nottingham City Police began to use police cars as an asset that police tactics centered around, such as overlaying police car patrol sectors over foot patrol beats and using police cars to pick up foot patrol officers while responding to crimes. Increased car ownership in

3266-599: The mounting traffic issues in the city of Nottingham and Popkess' background in organising traffic solutions from his time in Aldershot. It is also possible his experience dealing with disorder in Ireland favoured his appointment in the notoriously troublesome city of Nottingham. During his tenure he was a truly visionary police officer. The combination of his multitude of innovations has led his biographer Tom Andrews to credit him as being almost single-handedly responsible for reforming

3337-456: The organization of the law enforcement agency , the class of vehicle used as a police car, and the environmental factors of the agency's jurisdiction, many of the types below may or may not exist in certain fleets, or their capabilities may be merged to create all-rounded units with shared vehicles as opposed to specialized units with separate vehicles. A patrol car is a police car used for standard patrol. Used to replace traditional foot patrols,

3408-407: The patrol car's primary function is to provide transportation for regular police duties, such as responding to calls, enforcing laws, or simply establishing a more visible police presence while on patrol. Driving a patrol car allows officers to reach their destinations more quickly and to cover more ground compared to other methods. Patrol cars are typically designed to be identifiable as police cars to

3479-511: The post- World War II economic expansion led to police cars becoming significantly more common in most developed countries, as police jurisdictions expanded farther out into residential and suburban areas, car-oriented urban planning and highways dominated cities, vehicular crimes and police evasion in cars increased, and more equipment was issued to police officers, to the point that vehicles became practically necessary for modern law enforcement. Various types of police car exist. Depending on

3550-632: The public and thus almost always have proper markings, roof-mounted emergency lights, and sirens. A response car, also known as a pursuit car, area car, rapid response unit, or fast response car, is a police car used to ensure quick responses to emergencies compared to patrol cars. It is likely to be of a higher specification, capable of higher speeds, and often fitted with unique markings and increased-visibility emergency lights. These cars are generally only used to respond to emergency incidents and may carry specialized equipment not used in regular patrol cars, such as long arms . A traffic car, also known as

3621-647: The rear of the vehicle, and ramps to allow bomb disposal robots to access the vehicle. Bomb disposal vehicles are generally not explosive-resistant and are only used for transporting explosives for disposal, not actively disposing of them. An armed police vehicle is a police vehicle that has lethal weaponry installed on it . These are often technicals or light utility vehicles with machine gun turrets , and may or may not lack emergency lights and sirens. Armed police vehicles are very rare and are usually only used in wartime, in regions with very high violent crime rates, or where combat with organized crime or insurgencies

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3692-530: The rear or sides, making them appear unmarked when viewed from the front. Another unofficial passive visual warning of police vehicles can simply be the vehicle's silhouette if its use as a police car is common, such as that of the Ford Crown Victoria in North America, or the presence of emergency vehicle equipment on the vehicle, such as a pushbar or a roof-mounted lightbar. Active visual warnings are

3763-448: The rear to secure the detainee, or a dedicated transport vehicle may be called. Weapons may be stored in the trunk or front compartment of the vehicle. In countries where police officers are already armed with handguns , long guns such as rifles or shotguns may be kept on a gun rack in the front or in the trunk, alongside ammunition. In countries where police are not armed or do not keep their guns on them, handguns may be kept in

3834-429: The road. In many countries, use of the audible and visual warnings affords the officer a degree of exemption from road traffic laws (such as the right to exceed speed limits, or to treat red stop lights as a yield sign) and may also suggest a duty on other motorists to yield for the police car and allow it to pass. Warning systems on a police vehicle can be of two types: passive or active . Passive visual warnings are

3905-482: The same as patrol cars to dedicated SUVs, pickup trucks, or vans. To provide sufficient space for the police dog, there is usually a cage in the trunk or rear seats with enough space for the dog, though some agencies may put the cage in the front passenger seat, or may lack a cage entirely and simply have the dog in the rear compartment. There may or may not be space to transport detainees or additional officers. Police dog vehicles almost always have markings noting they have

3976-468: The same models as patrol cars, and may barely differ from them aside from markings, radar speed guns , and traffic-oriented equipment. An unmarked car is a police car that lacks markings and easily-visible or roof-mounted emergency lights. They are generally used for varying purposes, ranging from standard patrol and traffic enforcement to sting operations and detective work. They have the advantage of not being immediately recognizable, and are considered

4047-402: The scene in a manner safer than what could be achieved with a standard police car. Common modifications include tear gas launchers, shields, and caged windows. Some riot control vehicles also include less-lethal weaponry and devices, such as water cannons and long-range acoustic devices . A community engagement vehicle, also known as a liaison vehicle, demonstration vehicle, or parade car,

4118-463: The specifications required by the purchasing police service. Several vehicle manufacturers provide a "police package" option, which is built to police specifications from the factory. Agencies may add to these modifications by adding their own equipment and making their own modifications after purchasing a vehicle. Modifications a police car might undergo include adjustments for higher durability, speed, high-mileage driving, and long periods of idling at

4189-518: The subjects of the investigation were high ranking officials in the city. Popkess referred the investigation to the Metropolitan Police but news of it was leaked a few days prior to key local municipal elections. The city council suspected Popkess was behind the leak and a meeting of the Watch Committee demanded that Popkess hand over the materials gained from the investigation to date with

4260-715: The vehicle appeals to. Some cars can be visibly marked but not fitted with audio or visual warning devices. These are often used by community liaison officers, administrative staff, or high-ranking officers for transport to meetings, engagements, and community events. Some vehicles are produced by automotive manufacturers with police markings to showcase them to police departments; these are usually concepts, prototypes, or reveals of their police fleet offerings. Emergency vehicle equipment manufacturers such as Federal Signal , Whelen , and Code 3 also use unofficial police cars to demonstrate their emergency vehicle equipment. Police cars are usually passenger car models which are upgraded to

4331-452: The vehicle lights. Audible warnings are the sirens on the vehicle. These sirens alert road users to the presence of an emergency vehicle before they can be seen, to warn of their approach. The first audible warnings were mechanical bells, mounted to either the front or roof of the car. A later development was the rotating air siren , which makes noise when air moves past it. Most modern police vehicles use electronic sirens, which can produce

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4402-697: The very least, the word " police " (or a similar applicable phrase if the agency does not use that term, such as " sheriff ", " gendarmerie ", " state trooper ", " public safety " etc.) and the agency's name or jurisdiction (such as " national police " or " Chicago Police "). Also common are the agency's seal, the jurisdiction's seal, and a unit number. Text is usually in the national language or local language, though other languages may be used where appropriate, such as in ethnic enclaves or areas with large numbers of tourists. Unmarked vehicles generally lack passive visual warnings, while ghost cars have markings that are visible only at certain angles, such as from

4473-599: The view that they would take it over internally. Several members of the Watch Committee including Alderman Wigman and Councillor Butler were subjects of this investigation so Popkess refused. As a result he was summarily suspended as unfit for office under the Municipal Corporations Act 1882. Intervention by the Home Secretary Rab Butler saw him reinstated but he retired later the same year. He

4544-462: The way. Indeed they were an example to some of the rougher elements". He was widely criticised for this view that a riot could only be racially motivated if people from different ethnicities were involved. On 23 February 1956 Popkess's second wife Dorothy took her own life at their home in Nottingham's prestigious Park Estate . Following this Popkess is believed to have suffered from severe depression that may have clouded his judgement and behaviour in

4615-410: Was Chief Constable of Nottingham City Police from 1930 to 1959 and as a result of his transformations in modernising policing could be considered the twentieth century's greatest police officer in the UK according to a 2020 biography. He achieved particular notoriety following an investigation into corruption in Nottingham City Council in an incident which became known as "The Popkess Affair" due to

4686-534: Was divided into zones, controlled by report and control centres with 45 auxiliary fire service stations. A video of Nottingham's Air Raid Precautions can be seen here . He was well known to discriminate in favour of tall officers, actively head-hunting those of significant stature to join the force, most notably two former Grenadier Guardsmen who had been pallbearers at the Funeral of King George VI – Tug Wilson and Geoffrey Baker. Only those over 6'2" tall could serve in

4757-483: Was equipped with electric lights, gongs, and a stretcher. The car's first assignment was to pick up a drunken man at the junction of Main and Exchange streets. Ford introduced the flathead V8 in the 1932 Ford as the first mass-marketed V8 car; this low-priced, mass-marketed V8 car became popular with police in the United States , establishing strong brand loyalty that continued into the 21st century. Starting in

4828-617: Was later vindicated as not being the source of the leaks. The Popkess Affair was a prime factor in the appointment of the Royal Commission and the subsequent Police Act 1964 which sought to establish the respective powers of the home secretary , a police authority, and the chief constable. He retired from Nottingham City Police in December 1959 and moved to Torquay, Devon , where he remained until his death in April 1967. He submitted evidence to

4899-616: Was photographed performing a Nazi salute while addressing the crowd prior to a boxing match, as were the members of boxing team. He and the team were also pictured posing with uniformed Nazi officials. When the German team came to Nottingham they were pictured performing a Nazi salute at the statue of Capt Albert Ball VC in the grounds of Nottingham Castle . The German team stayed at the County Hotel in Nottingham City Centre, which flew

4970-853: Was re-introduced to the public as the new Enhanced Fast Response Vehicle (FRV) , using modified Toyota Hilux twin-cab diesel pick up trucks, more suited for prolonged heavy use on the roads. Achieving both the original and new requirements of the project, the new vehicles' bigger storage space allows easier storage and retrieval of equipment such as chemical agent protective suits and bullet-resistant vests. The SPF plans to have two of these vehicles at all NPCs. Police car Police vehicles, like other emergency vehicles, usually bare livery (markings) to distinguish them as such. They often use emergency lights (usually blue, red or blue and red colored) and sirens to warn other motorists of their presence, especially when responding to calls for service. Police cars usually contain communication devices, weaponry, and

5041-596: Was the major infantry engagement at Trekkopjes during which he was shot clean through the leg. Whilst being treated the fighting in South West Africa ended, so following his recovery Popkess caught a mail steamer to England, where he enlisted in the North Staffordshire Regiment only to be posted to the Reserve Battalion stationed on Guernsey for five months. Not wishing to idle, Popkess wrote to

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